Mangal Grah Shanti Pooja is a ritual performed to appease Mars (Mangal), one of the nine celestial planets (Navagraha) in Vedic astrology. Mars represents energy, courage, ambition, and strength. However, when Mars is negatively positioned in a person’s birth chart, it can lead to issues related to aggression, conflict, and obstacles in various aspects of life. This pooja aims to mitigate those adverse effects and promote harmony, success, and positive energy.

Key Features

Materials Needed:- Idol or Picture of Lord Mangal: An image or murti of Mars, often depicted in red.

Puja Samagri: Flowers, incense sticks, diya (lamp), and fruits.

Red Cloth: Mars is associated with the color red; a red cloth can be used for offerings.

Chandan (sandalwood paste): For applying on the idol or image.

Red Flowers: Such as hibiscus or other red flowers.

Water and a small container: For purification (aachaman).

Prasad: Sweets made from red lentils (masoor dal) or any other offerings to distribute after the pooja.

Steps to Perform Mangal Grah Shanti Pooja:

Preparation:- Choose an auspicious day, ideally a Tuesday, which is dedicated to Mars.

• Clean the space and set up an altar with the idol or picture of Mangal.

Purification:- Take a bath and wear clean clothes.

• Light the diya and incense sticks to create a sacred atmosphere.

Offering:

Begin the pooja with the invocation by chanting:- "Om Mangalaya Namah"

• Offer fresh red flowers, apply chandan on the idol, and present sweets made from red lentils or other prasad.

Recitation of Mantras:

• "Om Angarakaya Namah"
• "Om Kram Krim Krom Sah Mangalaya Namah"

Aarti:- Perform Aarti in front of the idol while singing a hymn dedicated to Lord Mangal.

• Follow it with prayers for blessings related to strength, courage, and success.

Prasad Distribution:- Offer the prepared prasad to the idol and then distribute it among family and friends, ensuring everyone receives blessings.

Conclusion

Conclude the pooja with gratitude, thanking Mangal for his blessings.

Chant the mantra "Om Namo Bhagavate Mangalaya Namah" several times to end the ceremony.

Benefits of Mangal Grah Shanti Pooja:

Strength and Courage: Enhances physical and mental strength.

Conflict Resolution: Helps reduce aggression and promotes harmony in relationships.

Success in Endeavors: Attracts good fortune and success in professional and personal life.

Emotional Balance: Promotes emotional stability and resilience.

Recurring Practice:- Regularly performing Mangal Grah Shanti Pooja, especially on Tuesdays, can help maintain a favorable influence of Mars in one’s life.

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